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Norfolk Southern (NSC)
NYSE:NSC
Norfolk Southern (NSC) Stock Price & Analysis
1,067 Followers
NSC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$179.69 - $262.12
Previous Close$230.98
Volume762.25K
Average Volume (3M)1.32M
Market Cap
$51.38B
Enterprise Value$67.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.57B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.1
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2024EPS Estimate
$2.93Last Dividend Ex-Date
May 02, 2024Dividend Yield2.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.22
Shares Outstanding225,914,028
10 Day Avg. Volume2,007,874
30 Day Avg. Volume1,315,758
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.68
Alpha-0.00642
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)4.07
Price to Sales (P/S)16.93
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)19.30
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.58
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$273.07Price Target Upside20.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
Norfolk Southern News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial ValuationNorfolk Southern Corp. presents an attractive investment opportunity with its stock trading at a notable discount compared to historical valuation norms.
Management AccountabilityIncreased management accountability for profit targets enhances the appeal of Norfolk shares.
Operational EfficiencyNorfolk Southern Corp.'s plans to streamline operations and boost network efficiency could narrow the profitability gap with industry leaders.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceAdjusting earnings forecast and a slight lowering of Norfolk’s share price target reflect a more conservative outlook on the company’s financial performance.
Legal And Operational SetbacksThe company faces a significant one-time financial impact with a $600 million class action settlement linked to the East Palestine incident.
Operational ChallengesNorfolk still lags on service metrics despite higher 'resiliency' spending, calling into question the current management team’s outlook for material improvement.
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Ownership Overview
1.82% Insiders
26.26% Mutual Funds
24.05% Other Institutional Investors
47.88% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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NSC FAQ
What was Norfolk Southern’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norfolk Southern lowest stock price was $179.69 and its highest was $262.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Norfolk Southern’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norfolk Southern’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2024 which is in 71 days.
How were Norfolk Southern’s earnings last quarter?
Norfolk Southern released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2024. The company reported $2.49 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.526 by -$0.036.
Is Norfolk Southern overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Norfolk Southern’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Norfolk Southern pay dividends?
Norfolk Southern pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.34%. See more information on Norfolk Southern dividends here
What is Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate?
Norfolk Southern’s EPS estimate is $2.93.
How many shares outstanding does Norfolk Southern have?
Norfolk Southern has 225,914,030 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norfolk Southern’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norfolk Southern reported an EPS of $2.49 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.526. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.596%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Norfolk Southern?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Norfolk Southern’s share is Dodge & Cox. It holds Norfolk Southern’s shares valued at 2B.
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Norfolk Southern Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$273.07 (20.07% Upside)
$273.07 (20.07% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NSC Sentiment 77%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Norfolk Southern
Incoporated in 1980, Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company, based in Virginia. It is engaged in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to and from the rest of the United States. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. The company transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, and provides commuter passenger services.
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NSC Company Deck
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NSC Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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NSC Revenue Breakdown
25.42% Intermodal
20.81% Agriculture, forest and consumer products
16.90% Chemicals
14.09% Coal
22.78% Other
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NSC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$273.07
▲(20.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering NSC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+22.45%
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